Whey protein also has potent antioxidant activity because it is rich in amino acids, cysteine and methionine.
With a high concentration of these amino acids, immune function is enhanced through intracellular conversion to glutathione (GSH). Glutathione is the centrepiece of the body's antioxidant defence system that protects cells against free radical damage, pollution, toxins, and infection. In comparison to other protein sources, whey has the unique capacity to increase glutathione production that leads to improvements in the body health condition.
Is responsible for highly effective antioxidants that protect the body’s cells against reactive oxygen species that are generated by immune cells to kill pathogens.
Studies have suggested Copper deficiency in the host can be linked to increased susceptibility to infection and improved immune response when the host is provided with a copper supplement
Vitamin A is known as an anti-inflammation vitamin because of its critical role in enhancing both, cellular immune responses and humoral immune processes.
Iron helps increase your body's red blood cells keeping your haemoglobin in check.
Vitamin B6 helps improve immune response to the increase in production of antibodies and also helps in communicative interactions between cytokines and chemokines
Vitamin B9 or Folic acid (folate) also plays a role in immunity enhancement. It is commonly a key role player in the biosynthesis of nucleic acids, proteins, blood cells and nervous tissues
B12 plays an important role in white blood cell production, and white blood cells are essential for the immune system to function properly.